2011 CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES PENALTIES / FINES

NASCAR fines Kyle Busch; probation remainder of year: NASCAR has fined Kyle Busch $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for his actions during the Nov. 4 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book. NASCAR took immediate action, parking Busch for the remainder of Friday night’s event and maintaining the parked position for the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. On Monday, the parking directive was lifted by NASCAR. In issuing Monday’s penalty, NASCAR went on to say that “if during the remaining NASCAR events in 2011 there is another action by the competitor that is deemed by NASCAR officials as detrimental to stock car racing or to NASCAR, or is disruptive to the orderly conduct of an event, the competitor will be suspended indefinitely from NASCAR.”(NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications)(11-7-2011)

NASCAR indefinitely suspends #23 crew member: UPDATE statement from JDM: Michael McLaughlin, a licensed crew member for the No. 23 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. On Sept. 27, McLaughlin was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR substance abuse policy) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book.(NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications)(9-29-2011)UPDATE: Joe Denette Motorsports stringently adheres to a zero tolerance policy concerning substance abuse. The licensee in question has been released and replaced moving forward for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. Our company stands behind the actions taken by NASCAR in regards to this matter, and strongly supports their continued efforts to promote a safe work environment.(Joe Denette Motorsports PR)(9-29-2011)

NASCAR penalizes #13 team: The No. 13 team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series was penalized Tuesday as a result of rules violations committed this past weekend. The No. 13 truck was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-12.8.1D (truck failed to meet maximum right rear bed panel height) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book. As a result, crew chief Joel Shear has been fined $5,000 while driver Johnny Sauter and owner Mike Curb have been penalized with the loss of six championship driver and owner points, respectively. The violation was discovered during post-race inspection Aug. 7 at Pocono Raceway. [As a result of NASCAR penalizing the #13 team six driver points respectively, #3-Austin Dillon moves to the top of the point standings, with Sauter moving to second. Just one point separates the two.](NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications)(8-9-2011)

NASCAR penalizes #23 Crew Chief: UPDATE Statement from Kendrick: Chad Kendrick crew chief for the No. 23 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been penalized for rule violations committed last week at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Kendrick violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not confirm to NASCAR rules); 20B-16.3F (fuel container installation; unapproved fuel cell top rack location – top rack was not secure to the top of the fuel cell container); 12-4-K (if, in the judgment of NASCAR officials, race equipment that has been previously certified or previously approved and/or sealed by NASCAR for use in an event); and 20B-16.2B (unapproved modification to the certified fuel cell container; container exceeded outside dimensions) of the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rule Book. As a result, Kendrick has been fined $2,500 and suspended from NASCAR until Sept. 7 (the period covers the next four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events) and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. The infractions were discovered during opening-day inspection on July 29.(NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications)(8-3-2011)UPDATE: NASCAR announced penalties today for the No. 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team of Joe Denette Motorsports and driver Jason White. The penalties levied against the team are a result of alleged rule infractions on a fuel cell discovered during opening-day inspection at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 29. The team has elected to appeal the penalty. Crew chief Chad Kendrick has issued the following statement: "I respect NASCAR for keeping a level playing field for all competitors. However, I don't feel like the fuel cell in question was an illegal part. My history in this sport should indicate that there was no intent to deceive NASCAR's rulebook. I feel that the penalty handed down by NASCAR was extensive for this particular violation and hope that the appeal board will consider our case due to the evidence we have to present."
While the commission reviews this case, Kendrick will remain the crew chief for the No. 23 entry in this weekend's Good Sam RV Emergency Road Services 125 at Pocono Raceway.(Joe Denette Motorsports PR)(8-3-2011)

Altercation between Busch & Childress: UPDATE 4 NASCAR penalizes Childress for actions at Kansas; RC issues statement: Multiple witnesses tell SPEED there was a physical confrontation between Richard Childress and Kyle Busch after today's NASCAR Truck Series race..RCR driver Joey Coulter and Kyle battled for position..Kyle hit Coulter's truck on the cool-down lap..multiple sources say Childress took matters into his own hands...developing details on SPEED Center tonight at 8:30 ET after the Rolex race.(Facebook-SPEED Center)(6-4-2011)UPDATE: None of the principals have confirmed it, but Ray Dunlap, pit reporter for SPEED, was confident in his sources to post a Twitter message that car owner Richard Childress and driver Kyle Busch had a physical altercation after Saturday's Camping World Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. "There are some eyewitnesses, crew members who were there and another driver who were right there," Dunlap said Saturday night after he arrived home in Charlotte. "There were some punches thrown." Kerry Tharp, NASCAR director of communications for competition, said that NASCAR officials were investigating the reports. The source of Childress' frustration was Busch's damaging the right side of rookie Joey Coulter's truck during the cool-down lap after Coulter, who finished fifth for Childress' team, bumped Busch's car while the two battled for position on the final lap. "His fender must have got caught in there and tore a bunch of the truck up," Dunlap said. "Richard was aggravated about the fact (Busch) had caused damage postrace, when it wasn't a racing accident, it was stupidity." Dunlap said Childress, 65, went to Busch's garage with the intention of talking to him, but "what my friends who were there told me, said Kyle lipped off to him, and said, 'Don't worry about it old man,' or something like that, and that really fired him up. Apparently Childress had him in a headlock," Dunlap said, "and there were multiple punches thrown … but I don't know if he was hitting him in the face or in the back of the head or what, but they said for sure, it was physical, he did throw physical punches." Dunlap, who conducts the victory lane interviews, said he did not see any incidents on pit road. "That's where it usually happens, guys jump out of the truck and have their words there," he said, "but this spilled back into the garage, obviously."(Kansas City Star)6-5-2011)UPDATE 2: "NASCAR has reviewed the incident involving Richard Childress and Kyle Busch after the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race Saturday at Kansas Speedway. We have met with all parties involved and have determined what happened yesterday is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by NASCAR. Richard Childress's actions were not appropriate and fell far short of the standard we expect of owners in this sport. We have met with Childress this morning and made our position very clear to him. Further, we expect he will make it clear to all in his organization to ensure this situation does not escalate any further. We will announce our actions regarding this incident Monday. Kyle Busch remains on probation with NASCAR and we continue to watch his actions carefully. However, we have determined that Kyle's involvement in this incident does not violate his probation and no further action is required."(NASCAR PR)(6-5-2011)UPDATE 3: NASCAR has fined owner Richard Childress $150,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing -- involved in an altercation in the garage area) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book. The violation occurred following the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race June 4 at Kansas Speedway.
The probation includes all NASCAR-sanctioned events. STATEMENT FROM NASCAR: The penalty we have announced today for Richard Childress reflects NASCAR's response to the incident at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. We feel this action is appropriate and are confident all parties involved understand our position on this matter and will move forward appropriately.(NASCAR Integrated Marketing PR)(6-6-2011)UPDATE 4: The following is a statement by Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, regarding the penalty announced today by NASCAR regarding an incident he was involved in June 4 incident at Kansas Speedway: First of all, I'm responsible for my actions, plain and simple. As you know, I am a very principled person and have a passion for what we do at Richard Childress Racing. I believe passionately in defending my race teams and my sponsor partners. In this instance, I let that passion and my emotions get the best of me. I accept the penalty NASCAR announced today and, as a company, we will now focus on this week's races at Pocono Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway.(Richard Childress Racing PR)(6-6-2011)

NASCAR penalizes #33 & #3 teams for Charlotte infractions: Two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams received penalties today as a result of rule violations last weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The No. 33 truck was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20B-10.6-B (unapproved final drive (rear end) gear ratio) of the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rule Book. Crew chief Jeff Hensley has been fined $10,000, while team owner DeLana Harvick and driver Ron Hornaday Jr. have been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner and 25 championship driver points, respectively. The infraction occurred during post-race inspection May 20. The No. 3 truck was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1, 12-4-J and 20B-10.4-K (shifter lever was not metal). Crew chief Gary Stockman has been fined $1,000. The infraction occurred during opening day inspection on May 19.(NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications)(5-24-2011)

NASCAR penalizes #15 team for violations at Daytona: NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 15 team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as a result of rule infractions found during post-race inspection Feb. 18 at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 15 truck driven by Michael Waltrip was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-3.1.2E (rear spoiler did not meet specifications in post-race inspection) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book.
As a result, crew chief Doug Howe has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Owner Billy Ballew has been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner points.(NASCAR Integrated marketing Communications)(2-23-2011)